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GRU's Low-income Energy Efficiency Programplus assists low-income customers with home improvements that can lower their electric bill, improve comfort and reduce energy use. Eligible participants will work with GRU to determine the improvements that best suit their home, which may include:

Customer must participate in an in-home training, which includes an energy-efficiency walk-through survey.

Efficiency measures may be deferred if structural components need to be addressed first.

Location of repairs must be safe, clean and well-maintained by homeowners at all times.

Customer will be held responsible for reimbursing GRU the full cost of repairs if:

The home is leased, sold or placed on the market within one year of repairs.

The applicant does not live at the residence for a minimum of 12 consecutive months after repairs are completed.

GRU will schedule a visit to customer's home to inspect repairs and confirm installation of CFLs. If customer does not allow the inspection to be conducted within 30 days of work completion, customer will be responsible for total cost of repairs.

After the final inspection, GRU has no further obligations. Any issues regarding the improvements must be addressed with the contractor.

GRU will randomly inspect 10% of LEEPplus homes to ensure upgrades have been maintained and energy and water education are being applied.

All improvements are subject to approval by GRU and contingent upon fund availability.

Note: A customer may meet the eligibility requirements for this program but still not qualify if the home does not need certain improvements. This will be determined when GRU performs the pre-repair home inspection.

NHDC does not require you to make an appointment. Walk-ins are accepted Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. Make sure to bring proof of home ownership, identification for everyone living in the home, and proof of household income (see application for details).

Note: GRU partners with NHDC for application processing. However, other local assistance organization can make referrals and process applications.

Step 2: Obtain a Home Survey and Certificate of Recommendation

If you are eligible, a GRU representative will contact you to schedule an in-home training and a pre-repair home inspection.

Step 3: Submit Estimates to GRU

You must receive itemized estimates for all recommended work listed on Certificate of Recommendation.

Submit copies of estimates to GRU no later than 21 days after receiving Certificate of Recommendation.

Step 4: Have Work Done

If approved, GRU will send you voucher(s) that will be valid for the selected contractor(s).

You will then schedule repairs with contractor(s).

Work must be completed within 30 days of issuance of voucher(s).

Step 5: Complete the Project

After contractor(s) completes repairs to your satisfaction, you will sign the voucher(s) and give it to the contractor. Be sure to get all necessary warranties from the contractor.

Contractor(s) will submit voucher(s) to GRU for payment.

GRU will schedule a visit to your home to inspect repairs and confirm installation of CFLs. If you do not allow the inspection to be conducted within 30 days of work completion, you will be responsible for the total cost of repairs.

GRU will pay contractor(s) upon completion of the post-inspection.

Note: The in-home training will be conducted by a GRU representative throughout the process. GRU reserves the right to inspect all work.